ERM Initiative Staff

Aug 22, 2017

ERM Talent Development and Recruiting

Tesoro’s Christol Bordovsky shares insights on leading ERM, the skills ideal for risk management, and building a value-driven ERM team in this interview with NC State’s Bruce Branson.

Aug 8, 2017

Insights from Academic Research on ERM

NC State’s Don Pagach discusses ERM research, adoption trends, and challenges with Bonnie Hancock, offering a preview of upcoming studies and their implications for risk management.

Jul 25, 2017

Today’s Risk Management Challenges: It’s a Small World After All

   In late June, I spoke at a conference in Italy focused on risk management and organizational change.  Those in attendance included both business professionals and academics interested in understanding…

Jul 10, 2017

Managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) Risks

Steve Dreyer of S&P Global Ratings discusses growing investor focus on ESG risks, their long-term impact on credit ratings, and why companies must align ESG strategies with financial resilience.

Jun 29, 2017

Global Survey: Execs Reporting Significant Risks – But Less-Than-Robust Efforts to Address Them

The 2017 Global Risks Report highlights critical environmental, geopolitical, and cyber risks, alongside economic vulnerabilities and emerging threats, emphasizing humanity's need to manage interconnected global challenges effectively.

Jun 27, 2017

What is More Important for Creating Successful Teams, Design or Coaching?

Is your team struggling despite strong coaching? Research shows that team design, not coaching, is the key to success. Learn six critical factors that drive high-performing teams and improve team effectiveness.

Jun 20, 2017

Observations about the State of ERM: A View From S&P

Discover S&P’s insights into ERM practices and trends, shared by Steve Dreyer, including factors driving ERM maturity and how risk management processes are evolving across industries.

Jun 8, 2017

Insights About What Boards are Looking for in ERM

Protiviti’s Jim DeLoach shares insights with Mark Beasley on board expectations for enhanced risk oversight, pressures on executives, and how to ensure risk management adds strategic value.

May 16, 2017

Why Teams Often Make Riskier Decisions Than Individuals (and What You Can Do About It)

Dr. Brad Kirkman, General (Ret.) H. Hugh Shelton Distinguished Professor of Leadership, NC State University Poole College of Management, Shares his insights about how decisions made by teams may actually introduce more risks than when decisions are made individually. He also provides tips for how to counter that concern.

May 2, 2017

Ten Take-Aways from the Spring 2017 NC State ERM Roundtable Summit

At the ERM Roundtable Summit, experts shared practical tips to strengthen ERM processes. From integrating strategy with risk management to developing playbooks and tabletop exercises, these insights will help you enhance your organization's ERM approach.